[Perform-Talk] Volunteer Opportunity-SOngs for Kids Learning Cane Travel

Sun Apr 23 18:41:39 UTC 2023

Hey family.
 My nonprofit You Cane Give, a 501C3, has served 28 countries with 1948 canes, as well as mobility instruction and solar powered talking players with a mobility training guide. We would  like to add some kid songs that take common kid songs but modify the lyrics to teach kids on how to practice using their cane. I you woudl like to help or know someone who could help us with this international project, please contact me at 901-483-1515 or at youcanegive at gmail.com <mailto:youcanegive at gmail.com>.
 The Perkins Center for the Blind  has some examples of song lyrics.  This can be an incredible opportunity for kids all around the world to  learn to embrace their can, have fun, and also get the training that they need. Thanks so much!
Here is Perkins ideas:

> Modify these lyrics to fit your student’s needs or to match your O&M goals. Please share YOUR favorite songs too!
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> Here are some songs to try:
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> Row, Row, Your Boat
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> Slide, Slide, Slide your Cane
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> Slide it left to right
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> Slide it, slide it, slide it
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> Slide it, day and night.
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> Tap, tap tap your cane
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> Tap it left and right
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> Tap it, tap it, tap it
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> Tape it day and night.
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> This Old Man
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> This old cane
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> Knows the way
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> It swings left and right all day
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> With a knick knack paddy whack
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> When I’m all alone
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> This old cane can get me home.
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> -shared by Rickilynn
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> Wheels on the Bus
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> The grip on the cane stays in my hand, in my hand, in my hand
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> The grip on the cane stays in my hand, all day long.
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> The tip on my cane stays on the ground, on the ground, on the ground,
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> The tip on my cane stays on the ground all day long.
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> The cane in my hand stays out in front, out in front, out in front,
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> The cane in my hand stays out in front, all day long.
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> The tip on my cane swings left and right, left and right, left and right,
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> The tip on my cane swings left and right, all day long.
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> -shared by Rikilynn
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> So Early in the Morning
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> This is the way I slide my cane, slide my cane, slide my cane, slide my cane,
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> This is the way I slide my cane, slide my cane, slide my cane, slide my cane
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> This is the way I slide my cane, everyday!
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> -shared by Jessica
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> Pete the Cat (a mantra, not a song)
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> If your feet are movin’ then your cane is groovin’
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> – shared by Jessica
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> Holie Pokie (That’s how you cross the street)
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> You have to look to the left – you have to look to the right,
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> You have to make sure there’s no cars in sight.
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> Then you ask an adult if you can hold their hand.
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> That’s how you cross the street!
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> You have to listen here, you have to listen there,
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> Until you don’t hear a car coming anywhere.
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> Keep your ears and eyes working while you’re walking across
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> That’s how you cross the street!
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> When you come to a corner where they have a light,
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> It’s very important to do things right.
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> If it’s green you can go – take it nice and slow.
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> That’s how you cross the street!
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> Now there’s one more thing that you ought to know,
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> If the light is red or yellow NEVER NEVER go.
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> ‘Cuz if you go when it’s read, you might end up dead.
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> That’s how you cross the street!
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> You have to do it safely.
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> You have to do it safely.
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> You have to do it safely.
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> That’s how you cross the Street!
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> -shared by PM
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> Do-Re-Mi (Parts of the Cane)
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> CANE – a tool to aid the blind
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> CAP – a small protective band
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> Crook – to hang upon the hook
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> Grip – is where I place my hand
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> SHAFT – the body of the cane
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> WHITE – it glimmers in the night
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> RED – to help alert the cars
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> And the TIP is what I tap!!
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> When you play this simple game,
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> You can learn the parts of the cane!
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> -shared by PM & JH
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> I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
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> I’m dreaming of a White Cane Day
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> With V-I travelers on the go!
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> Where the cane tips glisten
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> And blind kids listen
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> To hear breaks in traffic flow.
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> I’m dreaming of a White Cane Day
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> With every turn to left and right.
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> May your trips be safe day and night
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> And may all decisions made be bright!
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> – shared by Sheila
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> Ghost Busters Theme (Use your Cane!)
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> Walking down the street . . . on one’s around
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> Whadda ya gonna do?!
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> USE YOUR CANE!!
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> You think it’s clear . . . then you hear a sound
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> Wadda ya gonna do?!
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> USE YOUR CANE!!
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> I ain’t afraid of this block!
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> I ain’t afraid of these cracks!
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> You approach the curb, and you get in place . . .
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> Wadda ya gonna do?!
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> USE YOUR CANE!!
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> The traffic noise . . . makes your heart race . . .
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> Wadda ya gonna do?!
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> USE YOUR CANE!!
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> I ain’t afraid of this street!
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> I ain’t afraid of these cars!
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> Even in school . . . USE YOUR CANE!
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> Show ’em you’re cool! . . . USE YOUR CANE!
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> Everywhere ya go . . . USE YOUR CANE!
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> Even in the snow. . . USE YOUR CANE!
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> If ya don’t use your cane
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> Ya might just end up in pain . . .
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> I’m tellin’ ya now . . .
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> USE YOUR CANE!!
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> – Brian and Peggy
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> It’s My Party  (It’s my Cane)
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> It’s my cane and I’ll arc if I want to
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> Arc if I want to
> Arc if I want to
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> You would arc if, you had a white cane too
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> Everyone knows that Mrs. ___ our O and M guide
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> She teaches us all the skills
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> We need to travel safely
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> It’s my cane and I’ll arc if I want to
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> Arc if I want to
> Arc if I want to
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> You would arc if, you had a white cane too
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> Know my routes, moving independently
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> Walk along with me for awhile
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> And I’m sure that you’ll see
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> Why using my white cane makes me smile
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> It’s my cane and I’ll arc if I want to
> Arc if I want to
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> Arc if I want to
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> You would arc if, you had a white cane too
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> The VI students just walked through the door
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> All using their white cane’s
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> Oh, what a caneday treat
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> (school name/initials) is going to sing
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> It’s my cane and I’ll arc if I want to
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> Arc if I want to
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> Arc if I want to
> You would arc if,
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> you had a white cane too
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> Oh, It’s my cane and I’ll arc if I want to
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> Arc if I want to
> Arc if I want to
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> Arc if I want to
> You would arc if, you had a white cane too
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> Oh, It’s my cane and I’ll arc if I want to
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> – Geri
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> Shake it Off (Taylor Swift) (Swing it Out)
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> I know many routes
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> I keep them in my brain
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> Travel every day, mmm-mmm
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> That’s the O&M way, mmm-mmm
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> I can go all over town
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> I always use my cane
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> Travel safely every day, mmm-mmm
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> That’s the O&M way, mmm-mmm
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> So I keep cruising
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> Can’t stop, won’t stop moving
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> It’s like I hear Ms. Darko in my mind
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> Saying, “Please use your white cane right.”
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> Cause my feet are gonna step, step, step, step, step
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> And my body’s gonna move, move, move, move, move
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> Baby, I’m just gonna swing, swing, swing, swing, swing,
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> I swing it out, I swing it out
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> My cane tips’ gonna roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
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> And the cane is gonna arc, arc, arc, arc, arc
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> Baby, I’m just gonna swing, swing, swing, swing, swing,
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> I swing it out, I swing it out
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> I am sure of all my steps
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> The cane’s magic in my hand
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> Even though I cannot see, mmm-mmm
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> Won’t let that bother me, mmm-mmm
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> I travel on my own
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> Show off as I go
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> So stand back and watch me cruise mmm-mmm
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> And you’ll see us on the news, mmm-mmm
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> So I keep cruising
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> Can’t stop, won’t stop moving
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> It’s like I hear Ms. Darko in my mind
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> Saying, “Please use your white can right.”
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> Cause my feet are gonna step, step, step, step, step
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> And my body’s gonna move, move, move, move, move
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> Baby, I’m just gonna swing, swing, swing, swing, swing,
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> I swing it out, I swing it out
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> My cane tips’ gonna roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
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> And the cane is gonna arc, arc, arc, arc, arc
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> Baby, I’m just gonna swing, swing, swing, swing, swing,
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> I swing it out, I swing it out
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> I swing it out, I swing it out
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> I swing it out, I swing it out
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> I swing it out, I swing it out
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> I swing it out, I swing it out
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> Misc. Pop Songs/Song Phrases
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> To the Left
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> Beyonce’s song; great for students who do not sweep their cane to the left!
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> shared by Cheri
> I Like to Move It
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> I like to move it, move it!
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> -shared by Robin
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> I Whip My Hair Back and Forth
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> By Willow Smith
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> I move my cane side to side (just slide/tap it)
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> I move my cane side to side
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> I move my cane side to side (slide/tap it real good)
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> I move my cane side to side
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